Summary of “How to sell your way through life” by Napoleon Hill: After studying the paths taken by the greatest world leaders, Napoleon Hill reveals everything there is to know about the art of selling and selling yourself. He reveals the best strategies for success in matters of persuasion, promotion, negotiation and influence. He also […]
Summary of “Our Iceberg is Melting” by John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber: Through a fable about penguins whose iceberg is cracking, the authors convey a message for making change happen within our organizations; we learn that companies must constantly adapt in order to develop and that success can only be achieved with a collective and innovative spirit. By John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber, 2018 (reissue), […]
Summary of “Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built”: Duncan Clark tells us how, with a China in full swing, Jack Ma, a “simple” Chinese teacher passionate about English, was able to become, with his Alibaba e-commerce site, a web giant and one of the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet. By Duncan Clark, 2017, 208 pages Review and Summary of “Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma […]
Summary of “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert: In sharing her personal experience as a writer, Elizabeth Gilbert offers us her philosophy of creativity. She reveals how to discover the creative nuggets that are tucked inside each one of us through magical creativity that must be shared without fear, in joy and wonder. By Elizabeth Gilbert, […]
Summary of “Read and Get Rich” by Burke Hedges: Reading a personal development book turned Burke Hedges’ life upside down, so he decided to write a book that lists the countless, almost magical effects of reading; and it reveals that for us too, the right book at the right time can change our lives. By […]
In this article, find three book reviews and critiques to help you choose a book on creativity! The authors of the books summarized here are convinced that: everyone is capable of being creative, and creativity is a faculty we all have to escape from daily tensions! Nevertheless, it is good to know a few tips […]
Among the speeches and quotes by Martin Luther King, we all know his famous “I have a dream” speech which he made in 1963. It is symbolic of his fight for civil rights for black people. But what do you really know about this man and his path in life, his ideas? In this article, dive […]
Why did I choose to present these books on communication? Because the art of communication is omnipresent in our personal and professional life. Yet this practice is not innate and rarely taught. There are many books to help you progress in this direction, here are three that I have selected for you. To enrich your relationships with your relatives and […]
Summary of “Free Private Cities: Making Governments Compete For You” by Titus Gebel: Free Private Cities is an innovative concept presented by the author as an alternative to traditional political systems; these Free Cities operate with private companies in the role of “public service providers” and ensure, on the basis of a voluntary contract and in exchange for an annual contractual fee, better freedom and protection of goods and […]
Who doesn’t know Albert Einstein? An eminent scientist of the 20th century, Albert Einstein revolutionized physics with his theory of relativity. But beyond the Nobel prize-winning genius, do you really know this man and how he thought? Enhance your knowledge with 98 Albert Einstein quotes in this article. Albert Einstein, the Famous Humanist Scientist… A Childhood of Genius Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 […]